Is the Forex really gamble?

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    Is the Forex really gamble?
     
    imran0709, Jul 16, 2012 IP
  2. annamolly777

    annamolly777 Greenhorn

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    Yes of course it is. It is a fluxing market you bet on, everything about it is gambling.
     
    annamolly777, Jul 17, 2012 IP
  3. Christian J

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    I tried forex,using supposedly one of the best forex software at the time,and actually still lost money
     
    Christian J, Jul 17, 2012 IP
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    jssalinger Greenhorn

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    It just like any other betting or lottery situation. The thing is - you have to "understand" how the system works and remember there are really no short cuts. You almost need a sixth sense about this kind of thing. And never bet more than you can afford to lose. Is it a gamble - Oh yeah! You could come out a winner or lose your shirt. That's the nature of the beast.
     
    jssalinger, Jul 18, 2012 IP
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    rayson.gunn Guest

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    oh yes you need to study big time
     
    rayson.gunn, Jul 20, 2012 IP
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    winson Well-Known Member

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    of coz not, you need to put lot of time to study it, and you need to spend time to know the market
     
    winson, Jul 21, 2012 IP
  7. Mega B

    Mega B Well-Known Member

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    I would not say its totally gambling,it is often shown as a glamorous way to make massives amounts of money which is far from the trueth the trouble is many 'FXnewbie' are sucked into this glamour and think its a very easy way to make money they think buying special software will do it all for you on auto pilot.The bottom line 98% of people fail as they have not taken the time to really study it but if you do your homework and then enter the final 2% elite you will then start to earn a very tidy income the only trouble is all the FX companies either providing the trading accounts or the software or the techniques in trading show the glamour side of trading but they will never show the massive amount of failures as that would hurt or tarnish the image of showing the FX trader with the Ferrari on the drive and the stunning blonde girl on his arm.

    If it was easy everyone would be doing it so although i would agree it could be seen as gambling but so is owning a website as very few get to the top,infact most things in life are a gamble even when i walk across the road i could well be knocked down by a bus so even crossing the road is a gamble.
     
    Mega B, Jul 21, 2012 IP
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    mrmartingale Peon

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    Generally yes, but depends on your attitude and knowledge
     
    mrmartingale, Jul 21, 2012 IP
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    Forex is definitely a gamble and should be treated just like the lottery.
     
    Gina M, Jul 21, 2012 IP
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    Mega B Well-Known Member

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    Have you ever traded Forex ??? and yes i do trade FX and have done for many years but was just wondering what your experiance of the subject is.
     
    Mega B, Jul 21, 2012 IP
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    Forex is not very a gamble, and those who say it is should actually try it out without just saying it is. I have traded their and it isn't a gamble, it just requires planning, and studying, and you can't take overly large risks and if you don't you should make some nice profit.
     
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    wisdomtool Moderator Staff

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    Not really Forex can be used for a lot of useful purposes, hedging of currencies, swaps, exotics etc help to lessen the market risk and exposures. Of course you can use it for gambling. But if I remembered correctly 95% lost in forex. The gains are tiny, but normally the draw backs are huge.
     
    wisdomtool, Jul 21, 2012 IP
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    Forex is gambling if you don't know what you are doing. The professionals who trade in banks don't consider is gambling because they understand how the markets work.
     
    HumbleAko, Jul 25, 2012 IP
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    Its indeed a big time gamble. Most of the times pros who spent their lives in forex market cant really predict the downfall - Even the greatest economists fail to sense at times. So for most of the people sitting on internet spending on forex and making money is almost equivalent as many people making money on online gambling.
     
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    No is not Gambling it is investing you money in a currency verus another.And for that you analyse the charts,the market and the economic news to searche for good invstments to make.
     
    marl09, Jul 26, 2012 IP
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    Forex doesn't have to a gamble if you know what you're doing. Just make sure you do your homework. Get a mentor or find a good course.
     
    nbsteuv, Jul 26, 2012 IP
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    Forex is not a gambling ,
    It is a business ,not only a business but also a high quality business.
    To do it you need a lot of technical and vast knowledge about Forex.

    conditions are:
    -mental strength,
    -then ability to take high risk,
    -a lot of patience ,
    -tendency to stick with it till success.
     
    lolpasslol, Jul 26, 2012 IP
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    It's a fluctuating game. U can't assure urself of making money every time, this can makes u bankrupt too. Forex kind of accounting & money games are purely made for experts. If u find out urself as the master of this trembling market, then go on n try your luck.
     
    Gaqua77, Jul 27, 2012 IP
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    You seem to be surprised?
     
    thesickearth, Jul 27, 2012 IP
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    has any one made money from using those "best forex software"? I heard the forex is a very volatile arena where you can make a lot of money fast but also on the flip side lose money fast...
     
    pahosa, Jul 27, 2012 IP